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U.S. broadband access leaped 42 percent in 2003

June 9, 2004 Demand for faster Internet connections fueled the sharp spike to more than 28 million broadband lines nationwide, which was led by DSL sales, according to a new FCC report. TAGS: DSL, cable modem, broadband, modem, Time Warner Inc., U.S.

Qwest offers Wi-Fi ready DSL modems

April 8, 2004 The company says the new modem could save customers about $50 on their wireless network set-up costs. TAGS: Qwest Communications Inc., DSL, DSL modem, modem, wireless network, Wi-Fi, small business, broadband

New Net taxes could arrive in November

September 14, 2007 Because Congress has yet to renew a moratorium on Net access taxes, users could pay more for DSL and cable modem bills. TAGS: subcommittee, cable modem, John Sununu, Internet access, tax, ban, bill, DSL, state, law, definition, modem

Study: Price gives DSL an edge in broadband

March 23, 2004 Price is key for U.S. surfers considering moving from dial-up to broadband service, according to a new survey, which could help phone companies win out over cable rivals. TAGS: DSL, broadband, broadband service, cable modem, Comcast Corp., modem, U.S.

BellSouth launches wireless broadband service

August 1, 2005 Phone company's wireless broadband service is off and running as it starts taking orders in Athens, Ga. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., wireless broadband, DSL, Georgia, broadband, modem, AT&T Corp., router

Comcast to raise broadband speed

January 17, 2005 Continuing cable's tactic of fighting DSL on speed, not price, Comcast will hike data rates by a third. TAGS: Comcast Corp., broadband, DSL, modem, cable modem, Time Warner Inc., broadband provider, cable company, subscriber, VoIP, video, games

Broadband overtaking dial-up in major cities

March 10, 2004 San Diego is in the lead as more and more residents of major U.S. metropolitan areas access the Internet via DSL and high-speed cable modems, a new study shows. TAGS: broadband, DSL, San Diego, ComScore, resident, cable modem, study, Time Warner Inc., modem, city, America Online Inc., San Francisco, U.S.

Routers, phones dialing in VoIP

January 11, 2004 Major device manufacturers plan to incorporate Net phone calling technology into their modems and cordless phones, another sign of the growing popularity of this cheaper version of telephone calling. TAGS: cordless phone, modem, Texas Instruments Inc., VoIP, Motorola Inc., Internet phone, Vonage Holdings Corp., device manufacturer, telephony, broadband, router, DSL, IP

Photos: Vtech makes VoIP easier

January 4, 2005 VTech's 5.8GHZ ip8100 cordless broadband phone does not require a separate router and works with either a broadband cable or DSL modem. TAGS: VTech, DSL modem, VoIP, broadband, DSL, router, modem, photograph

DSL providers hope to mimic cable's win

June 27, 2005 The U.S. Supreme Court blessed a hands-off approach to cable modems. Now the former Bell companies want the same treatment. TAGS: DSL, Bell company, treatment, telecommunications, Cisco Systems Inc., DSL company, information service, cable modem, broadband, cable company, Verizon Communications, modem

FBI pushes for broadband wiretap powers

March 12, 2004 All broadband Internet providers, including cable modem and DSL companies, would have to rewire their networks to support easy wiretapping by police, the FBI proposes. TAGS: Internet provider, CALEA, broadband Internet provider, DSL company, broadband, cable modem, police, broadband Internet, proposal, DSL, modem

Netizens, prepare to pay more

June 9, 2003 CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh assets that a pending FCC proposal will substantially raise monthly rates for owners of cable modems. TAGS: cable modem, cable modem company, tax, proposal, regulation, fund, DSL, EarthLink Inc., modem, Verizon Communications, broadband, cable company, telecommunications

Wi-Fi deserves a chance

October 13, 2002 Communications companies should embrace the new technology. But the likely scenario--though one that would poorly serve consumers--is for those companies to try to thwart Wi-Fi’s advance. TAGS: cable modem, fiber, Wi-Fi, base station, Wi-Fi network, DSL, spectrum, modem, Internet access, telephone company

Broadband powerline service gains backers

March 2, 2004 One of the largest Midwestern power companies announces a joint venture to provide Internet access directly to consumers through power sockets in their homes. TAGS: Cinergy Corp., broadband over power line, powerline, power company, DSL, rollout, broadband, Internet access, venture, cable modem, billing, cable company, modem, service provider, U.S.

FBI targets Net phoning

July 29, 2003 Internet phone calls are becoming a national security threat that must be countered with new wiretap rules, according to an FBI proposal presented to regulators this month. TAGS: CALEA, Stewart Baker, surveillance, proposal, hub, DSL, cable modem, VoIP company, Vonage Holdings Corp., IP telephony, call, VoIP, Internet phone, rule, modem, broadband

FBI adds to wiretap wish list

March 12, 2004 A sweeping proposal seeks to guarantee that Internet Protocol-based communications from VoIP to instant messaging are susceptible to police surveillance. TAGS: CALEA, police, proposal, broadband company, DSL company, surveillance, cable broadband, Internet provider, request, cable company, broadband, broadband provider, cable modem, broadband Internet, communication, Time Warner Inc.
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